Word for Word: The literary theater’s “Off the Page” series stages a reading of Nathan Englander’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.” [7 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St., S.F.]

At the collegesAnu Bhagwati: The executive director and co-founder of Service Women’s Action Network discusses challenges faced by military women. [6:30 p.m., Fromm Hall, Room 110, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St., S.F.]

April foolery: Marchers in silly costumes poke fun at big-money institutions in the St. Stupid’s Day Parade, presented by the First Church of the Last Laugh. [Noon; Embarcadero Plaza, foot of Market Street, S.F.; www.saintstupid.com]Andalu: The shrimp “pil pil” — with garlic, tomato, sherry and a bit of red pepper — is recommended. It is served with grilled bread. Also look for the burrata and grilled-bread salad. [3198 16th St., S.F.; (415) 621-2211]